# OpenProject

OpenProject is a self-hosted, open-source project management platform for teams and organizations that need transparent, flexible, and data-sovereign project tracking. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub, Proxmox, Kubernetes (Helm) and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/132/openproject

## Description

OpenProject is a self-hosted, open-source project management platform for teams and organizations that need transparent, flexible, and data-sovereign project tracking. It manages projects, portfolios, tasks, bugs, agile workflows, roadmaps, and collaboration in one web-based system, and this entry packages the community edition for self-hosted deployments.

## Platform availability

Available on 3 of 9 platforms: Unraid, Proxmox, Helm.

## Health score

78/100 (Good), based on 4 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 100 (last commit 16 days ago)
- Popular: 84 (16,326 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 55 (3 install platforms, install notes, Docker image)
- Light to run: 40 (4 GB minimum RAM, runs on ARM)

## Links

- GitHub: https://github.com/opf/openproject
- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/openproject/openproject
- Proxmox: https://community-scripts.github.io/ProxmoxVE/scripts?id=openproject
- Kubernetes (Helm): https://artifacthub.io/packages/helm/openproject-helm-charts/openproject
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/openproject-1cbwdeo1u69538?q=OpenProject
- Official website: https://www.openproject.org/
- Documentation: https://www.openproject.org/docs/

## Common questions

### What must I do with the .env file before starting a docker-compose install?

Copy .env.example to .env and edit it with your site and database settings before starting OpenProject. Without the required site and database settings, the app can boot but not work correctly.

### What Docker step prepares initial data and verifies startup?

Run docker compose run --rm seeder, then start the stack with docker compose up -d and follow the web, worker, and seeder logs. Skipping the seeder can hide failures until pages stop working.

### Which OpenProject edition is the documented option for running it on your own server?

The documentation identifies the Enterprise on-premises edition as the option for self-hosted use on your own server.

### What user authentication and session controls are listed in the OpenProject security description?

OpenProject lists HTTPS encryption, password security, two-factor authentication, and session runtime controls among its security features.

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